Topic Explanation
The initial post discusses the author's experience with having a stoma and reflects on the impact it has on their dignity and empathy for others in similar situations.

Replies Insights and Advice
- Living with a stoma has given the author a different perspective and more empathy for others with similar conditions.
- The forum and the ability to communicate through verse have been a powerful way of validating the experiences of people with stomas.
- The author and another user share similar feelings of ignorance and stubbornness prior to their own stoma surgeries, and both express that they wish they had known about the relief and convenience it would bring earlier.
- Rhymes are found to be a more acceptable way to communicate these concepts than 'normal' conversation, as they allow for effective communication and expression of thoughts.

Conclusion